Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Contract in Apple Valley, CA

Apply for an Operating Room RN travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California. Join a collaborative surgical services team and provide perioperative nursing care across a broad range of procedures in a well-equipped acute care environment. Local candidates may also be considered. Enjoy the open skies, scenic desert landscapes, and outdoor recreation of California’s High Desert during this on-site travel assignment.

OR RN Job Details

• Location: Apple Valley, CA 92307
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480-$2,610
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Times: Variable coverage, including approximately 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m., and 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Required; estimated 70-90 call hours per six-week period, including overnight, weekend, and holiday call
• Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled
• Holiday Availability: Must be available to work three of five designated holidays during the assignment
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in California; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience; 3 years is preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Operating Room experience with a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, spine, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, ophthalmologic, ENT, plastics, podiatric, robotic, and total joint cases
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical safety, sterile technique, specimen handling, blood product administration, infection prevention, and universal protocol
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent nursing care throughout the perioperative experience for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Support surgical procedures by preparing rooms, verifying equipment and supplies, maintaining sterile technique, and promoting adherence to surgical safety standards
• Assist with a wide range of procedures, including open-heart, general, orthopedic, spine, vascular, robotic, urologic, gynecologic, ENT, ophthalmologic, plastics, and podiatric cases
• Complete patient assessments, surgical checklists, time-outs, specimen handling, documentation, and post-procedure communication
• Respond to urgent surgical needs and participate in call coverage, including overnight, weekend, and holiday assignments
• Float between the main Operating Room and the outpatient surgery center as needed
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary support teams to deliver efficient, patient-centered care
• Operate and safely manage perioperative equipment while following infection control, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, and malignant hyperthermia protocols

Operating Room Practice Environment

• Six main surgical suites, including a dedicated open-heart suite, plus three outpatient surgical suites
• Approximate daily census of 20 patients
• Broad procedural exposure with access to robotic, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, general, and specialty surgical services
• Interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response, transportation, interpretation services, and unit support staff

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Apple Valley, California, and join a high-performing surgical services team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.